• Private coach transportation
• 4 nights of accommodation
• Local professional guides and all entry fees for included highlights

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

• Cocktail Parties each evening while in Orford
• Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey
• Lavender farm guided tour
• Miellerie Lune de Miel (Life of Bees and Honey production)
• Fromagerie tour and tasting
• Micro Brewery Tour and Tasting at Siboire
• Sherbrooke Murals tour
• Old Montréal
• Le Château Montebello
• Visit Ottawa's Byward Market

Discover Québec’s Tranquil Side

Skip the hustle and bustle of Québec’s metropolitan cities and relax in the countryside. Enjoy the culture and meet the people who call this region home.

Live the Resort Life  

Every evening during your stay at the resort in the Québec Eastern Townships, meet up with fellow guests for a fun cocktail party and dinner. For many, staying at the beautiful Château Montebello is a bucket list item, where even breakfast is a combination of elegance and the flavours of Québec.

The concept of this itinerary is more relaxed, which might work well in combination with a fast paced itinerary.

COMBINE WITH ANOTHER TOUR SEGMENT

• use in combination with Gaspe or Saguenay
• this itinerary could be combined  with An Introduction to Ontario & Quebec

COMBINE WITH A CRUISE

• one of the routings of St. Lawrence cruise might work, either at the beginning or the end of this itinerary
• at the beginning this itinerary, a New England and Atlantic Canada cruise from Boston to Quebec City, would add a wonderful way to see highlights of Canada's Atlantic  Provinces.

Day 1: Orford, QC

Depart for Orford, QC in the morning and arrive at your first resort by late afternoon. Explore the resort’s grounds and amenities or take in the amazing views before a welcome cocktail party, followed by dinner and entertainment. 

Stay: Orford, QC 

Nights: 3

Day 2: Lavender, Cheeses, and Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey

This will be an interesting day, filled with unique artisanal local industries. Visit nearby Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey, an active monastery which is almost 100 years old, and shop for cheese, jams and candy in the monastery store. Journey to Magog and visit the new location of Bleu Lavande, the only producer of certified True Lavender in Canada. While there, enjoy lunch and a guided tour, and learn more about this unique farm. In the afternoon, we’ll take a short drive to Compton to visit Fromagerie La Station, for a tour of their cheese-making facilities, and a taste of their organic cheese products. Return back to the resort for cocktails and dinner.

Day 3: Miellerie Lune de Miel, Sherbrooke Micro Brewery and Murals

Start your day with a visit to Miellerie Lune de Miel for a guided tour that describes the life of bees, tending to the hives, and honey production. Watch bees in action in a completely protected museum environment. Travel to the old train station in Sherbrooke for a tour, a tasting, and lunch at the microbrewery, Siboire. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Sherbrooke’s murals, an attraction that has transformed Sherbrooke’s downtown into a magnificent outdoor art gallery! Arrive back at the resort in time for evening cocktails followed by a gala dinner and live entertainment.

Day 4: Montreal, Château Montebello

Depart the resort and arrive in Old Montréal in time for lunch and some free time. Arrive at the remarkable Château Montebello, the world’s largest log cabin! There will be some free time to enjoy the resort's rustic elegance and tranquil setting before dinner.

Stay: Fairmont le Château Montebello, QC

Nights: 1

Day 5: Morning in Montebello, Ottawa’s Byward Market, Travel Home

At your leisure, indulge in the amazing, signature breakfast of le Château Montebello and enjoy the morning at the resort. Depart late morning and enjoy a lunch stop with some free time in Ottawa’s Byward Market before continuing on the journey homeward.

For the tour of the Sherbrooke Murals, download the BaladoDiscovery app/ virtual guide onto your mobile device to read about the details of the artwork. There is even a fun quiz to test your ability to observe and analyze the different scenes.

You may want to plan ahead to see what activities are available at Château Montebello.  The aquatic center with an indoor pool and health club is beautiful, or you may want to take a leisurely stroll to explore the grounds and trails.